mpescatori wrote on 10/20/10 at 02:18:45:Hi EJID, all suggestions (except header wrap) seem good to me.
I don't like header wrap per se, it's a primciple of mine.
Do you, by chance, have extra length forward controls fitted?
Because my foot controls are standard, and I've been riding in my uniform or civilian attire for 5 years now, and never ever had an issue.
So, it's either forward controls or flappy trousers (bell bottoms?)
You could go '60s fashion and wear narrow tube-bottom trousers.
One cheap and dependable solution is the ankle clip as sold in BiCYCLE stores (to keep trousers frmo getting caught in the chain and sprocket), mine glow in the dark !!!
Good visibility at night !!!
I too, do not particularly like the header wrap (just doesn't suit my style)
I don't have forward controls, and I would say the pants I wear aren't exactly bell bottoms, but they are somewhat loose/baggy.
I thought about the ankle clip/strap things as well, and think that would probably work best for most of my short jaunt riding that I do.
When I get around to being able to ride more frequently for extended distances, I will entertain the idea of full leather chaps. (currently I have had the bike only about 14 months and have only put on about 1,200 miles)
Fly - the gaiters that you posted would be ideal. I will keep an eye out for those as well.
Thanks for everyone's advice/ideas. (but I'm NOT wearing a KILT!!!)